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Seiko Hashimoto named president of Tokyo's Olympic organizing committee

Seiko Hashimoto named president of Tokyo's Olympic organizing committee

A woman has been named president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee. Seiko Hashimoto had been serving as Olympic minister and replaces 83-year-old Yoshiro Mori.

6 days ago
'Circumstances force us to do these things': IOC, Tokyo Olympics to release game plan for beating pandemic

'Circumstances force us to do these things': IOC, Tokyo Olympics to release game plan for beating pandemic

Organizers and the International Olympic Committee are finally going public with their planning, hoping to push back against reports the Olympics will be canceled with Tokyo and much of Japan still under a state of emergency with COVID-19 cases rising.

January 27
Russia banned from using its name, flag and anthem at next 2 Olympics

Russia banned from using its name, flag and anthem at next 2 Olympics

Russia has been banned from using its name, flag and anthem at the next two Olympics or at any world championships for the next two years.

December 17, 2020
Tokyo Olympic CEO: Games next year may not be 'conventional'

Tokyo Olympic CEO: Games next year may not be 'conventional'

The CEO of next year's Tokyo Olympics says the postponed games might not look like what fans are accustomed to.

May 15, 2020
Tokyo Olympic CEO hints games could be in doubt even in 2021

Tokyo Olympic CEO hints games could be in doubt even in 2021

“I don’t think anyone would be able to say if it is going to be possible to get it under control by next July or not,” Tokyo organizing committee CEO Toshiro Muto said.

April 10, 2020
George Takei says he won't be torchbearer for delayed 2021 Tokyo Olympics, citing April Fool's joke

George Takei says he won't be torchbearer for delayed 2021 Tokyo Olympics, citing April Fool's joke

Star Trek legend George Takei seemingly announced that he would be the final torchbearer to light the Olympic Flame in Tokyo in 2021. 

April 2, 2020
Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021

Tokyo Olympics rescheduled for July 23-Aug. 8 in 2021

The Tokyo Olympics will open next year in the same time slot scheduled for this year's games.

March 30, 2020
2 wars and a pandemic: Here are all the times in history that the Summer Olympics were canceled

2 wars and a pandemic: Here are all the times in history that the Summer Olympics were canceled

COVID-19 prompted the postponement of Tokyo 2020, but this is not the first time the Olympics have not occurred during their scheduled year.

March 24, 2020
Japan PM: Tokyo Olympics postponed over coronavirus concerns

Japan PM: Tokyo Olympics postponed over coronavirus concerns

Japan’s NHK public television says Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will propose a one-year postponement for the Tokyo Olympics during talks with IOC President Thomas Bach.

March 24, 2020
Japan to host 2020 Olympics as planned

Japan to host 2020 Olympics as planned

Japan's prime minister says coronavirus won't postpone or cancel games

March 14, 2020
Media giant Discovery insured against Olympic disruption

Media giant Discovery insured against Olympic disruption

And the rapidly spreading virus that has infected more than 81,000 people globally and left more than 2,750 dead, mostly in China, continues to threaten the Tokyo Olympics which begin July 24.

February 27, 2020
Senior IOC member says Tokyo Olympics could be canceled if coronavirus isn't under control in time

Senior IOC member says Tokyo Olympics could be canceled if coronavirus isn't under control in time

A senior member of the International Olympic Committee is casting doubt on the possibility of postponing, moving or scattering this summer’s Tokyo Games because of the deadly coronavirus outbreak, saying organizers will probably either hold the event or cancel it.

February 25, 2020
40 years later, Americans still believe in the ‘Miracle on Ice’

40 years later, Americans still believe in the ‘Miracle on Ice’

In 1980, Team USA’s victory over the Soviet Union’s national ice hockey team — then believed to be unbeatable — was and still is nothing short of miraculous. 

February 21, 2020
Bed frames made from cardboard for Tokyo Olympic athletes

Bed frames made from cardboard for Tokyo Olympic athletes

Tokyo Olympic athletes beware — particularly larger ones.

January 9, 2020
Japan Airlines giving away 50,000 round-trip plane tickets for tourists that like a surprise

Japan Airlines giving away 50,000 round-trip plane tickets for tourists that like a surprise

Japan Airlines is hoping to encourage tourists to travel to some lesser-known destinations by giving away 50,000 free domestic round-trip tickets.

December 30, 2019
Olympic champion Simone Biles to headline post-Olympic tour

Olympic champion Simone Biles to headline post-Olympic tour

SHE’S COMING BACK! Here’s how you can see this Olympian in action.

December 5, 2019
Simone Biles throws first pitch in Game 2 of the World Series, with a twist

Simone Biles throws first pitch in Game 2 of the World Series, with a twist

Biles isn't the only athlete scheduled to help get Game 2 started. Olympic boxer and Houston-native Marlen Esparza is scheduled to give the "Play Ball" call to start the game!

October 23, 2019
Simone Biles' brother charged in New Year's Eve triple murder, police say

Simone Biles' brother charged in New Year's Eve triple murder, police say

The brother of Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles was charged in connection with a New Year’s Eve shooting in Ohio that left three people dead and two others wounded, police said Thursday.

September 23, 2019
US fencer punished for kneeling on podium at Pan Am Games, other athletes warned

US fencer punished for kneeling on podium at Pan Am Games, other athletes warned

Two U.S. athletes were given a year of probation by the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) for staging protests while on the podium at the Pan American Games earlier this month, letters sent Tuesday revealed.

September 23, 2019

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